Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Geospatial Science is a 3-year full-time or up to 7-year part-time program. This degree offers students the opportunity to graduate with a certified drone pilot licence and learn to use drones for scientific research and data collection.

Program Details

• The program provides hands-on experience with traditional land surveying equipment and modern technologies such as:
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
  • Airborne and satellite remote sensing
  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
  • Laser scanning (3D point cloud processing)
• Students will learn practical skills relevant across disciplines including:
  • Environmental Management
  • Geography
  • Geoscience
  • Computing and Information Systems
  • Biological Sciences
  • Agricultural Science
  • Marine Science
  • Antarctic Science

Catalyst Program

The Catalyst Program is available for domestic high-achieving school leavers, offering benefits such as overseas trips, summer research programs, scholarships, and special events. Students with an ATAR of 90 or greater, enrolled in a range of STEM courses, will be awarded a $3,000 Catalyst Scholarship. Across the program, students can access scholarships of up to $14,500 in value and gain experience to stand out in their chosen field.